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Top 5 Green Chilli Varieties: 350 Quintals in 60 Days, Bumper Profits for Farmers.
- •Pusa Sadabahar: Year-round cultivation, resistant to leaf curl and mosaic virus, first harvest in 60-70 days, yields 120-150 quintals per hectare.
- •Kashi Anmol: Developed by Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, moderately pungent and shiny green chillies, first harvest in 55-60 days, yields 200-250 quintals per hectare.
- •Arka Meghna: High production in short time, dark green and pungent chillies, highly tolerant to pests and fungal diseases, record yield of 300-350 quintals per hectare.
- •NMH-1037: Private hybrid variety, robust size and pungency, does not spoil quickly even in distant markets, yields 250-300 quintals per hectare.
- •Pusa Jwala: Thin, long, and very pungent chillies, resistant to mosaic virus, suitable for plains and hilly areas, harvest in 70 days, yields 80-100 quintals of dry or green chillies per hectare.
Key Questions Answered
Top green chilli varieties include Pusa Sadabahar, Kashi Anmol, Arka Meghna, NMH-1037, and Pusa Jwala. These varieties mature quickly within 55 to 70 days and offer high yields ranging from 80 to 350 quintals per hectare depending on the specific variety.
Farmers can protect their chilli crops by spraying organic pesticides and neem oil to target common pests like thrips and mites. Additionally, preventing waterlogging in the field is crucial to avoid root rot, while ensuring proper nutrition, timely irrigation, and weed control.
Arka Meghna is a high-yielding hybrid variety known for producing dark green, quite pungent chillies. It offers high tolerance to pests and fungal diseases, making it suitable for both fresh sale and drying for powder with record yields of 300 to 350 quintals per hectare.
